Two new species of Morlaixia gen. n. (Nematoda, Diplopeltidae) with a subterminal ventral mouth
Vincx, M.; Gourbault, N. (1988). Two new species of Morlaixia gen. n. (Nematoda, Diplopeltidae) with a subterminal ventral mouth. Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., Sect. A Zool. Biol. Ecol. Anim. 4e série, tôme 10(4): 711-718
In: Bulletin du Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. Section A, Zoologie, biologie et écologie animales. Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: Paris. ISSN 0181-0626, more
Taxa > New taxa > New genera Taxa > Species > New taxa > New species Morlaixia Vincx & Gourbault, 1988 [WoRMS]; Nematoda [WoRMS] Marine/Coastal
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Nematoda ; Taxonomy ; Morphology ; Diagnosis ; English Channel ; France ; Coastal zone ; New species ; Marine environment ; New genus ; Nemathelminthia ; Helmintha ; Invertebrata ; North Atlantic ; Atlantic Ocean ; Europe
A new genus of the Diplopeltidae, Morlaixia gen, n., is described; species are characterized by an asymmetrical anterior end, which is caused by the subventral position of the mouth opening and the buccal cavity; that feature is unique for the group. Two new species, M , contusa sp. n. and M. obscura sp. n., are described from fine sands and silty sediments in the Bay of Morlaix.
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